Authoritarianism Watch - The New Federalist

Handshake, backtrack: Boris Johnson’s renegation threat explained

What does the UK’s threat to renege on the Withdrawal Agreement mean?

Wednesday 9 September 2020

Brexit and Covid-19: The future of Britain and Europe amidst a global pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the Brexit proceedings and put an enormous strain on economies in Britain and Europe. What can we expect now as the transition period draws to a close?

Monday 7 September 2020

Union of Unions: The Need for Regional Integration in Europe

The establishment of ’Euroregions’ would enhance the European Union’s proper functioning.

Saturday 5 September 2020

An open letter to Ursula von der Leyen on citizens’ rights post-Brexit

Three British Europeans directly address the President of the European Commission to urge concrete action on citizens’ rights post-Brexit.

Monday 31 August 2020

The tinderbox of the fragile male ego at the helm

Madelaine Pitt evaluates the dangers of politicians who protect their strongman images above everything else.

Tuesday 9 June 2020

A common shield against common threats

The EU will only be able to defend and uphold the freedom and wellbeing of its citizens by building a common shield against common external threats. Division and fragmentation will weaken even the strongest among us. With the COVID-19 pandemic still taking the lives of the most vulnerable (…)

Monday 11 May 2020

Beware the historical revisionism of the national narrative

Madelaine Pitt contrasts the underlying messages of VE Day and Europe Day.

Sunday 10 May 2020

Narratives of a pandemic: what can we learn from the virus?

In difficult times, it is important to be able to report on the positive. A drastic decline in pollution can now be seen everywhere. NASA’s images are fascinating, showing a significant drop in nitrogen oxides over China. It is wonderful to see how mother nature is breathing a sigh of relief, as (…)

Sunday 10 May 2020

The Commission must bring enforcement proceedings against Germany

Much has (already) been written about the German Federal Constitutional Court (FCC)’s ruling on May 5th. In assessing the European Central Bank (ECB)’s conduct during its 2015 sovereign bond-buying program (Public Sector Purchasing Program, PSPP), the Court suggested that the ECB had misapplied (…)

Thursday 7 May 2020

What will Europe look like after coronavirus?

The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed the extent to which our world has become an arena of shifting power relations. To avoid sinking into insignificance, the EU must position itself in crucial areas - such as the rule of law, public health, and the protection of biodiversity -, and at the same (…)

Monday 4 May 2020

Brexit and the cultural importance of Erasmus

Elsa Robinson passionately defends the importance of cultural awareness that the Erasmus scheme offers us.

Wednesday 8 April 2020

Brexit: negotiations on lockdown

The Covid-19 pandemic has also taken Brexit negotiations by storm. Whilst the transition period ends on December 31st, talks between the European Union and the United Kingdom are at a standstill. Negotiations on the future relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union began in (…)

Sunday 29 March 2020